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The company I've applied for a job, is requesting applicants to use that service to make a pre-interview, it consists in answering some questions, a few of them recording myself.
They have given me a user id to login Jobatar app, but I saw this video on YouTube and from what I've understood Jobatar allows sharing the pre-interview over internet for companies interests. I don't want to be on internet unless it was for a good reason, and this is not. Aside I'm not that person who looks nice in any media.
How can I express my concern to the potential employer so that I get to go through a process that doesn't involve that site?
interviewing job-search applications online
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The company I've applied for a job, is requesting applicants to use that service to make a pre-interview, it consists in answering some questions, a few of them recording myself.
They have given me a user id to login Jobatar app, but I saw this video on YouTube and from what I've understood Jobatar allows sharing the pre-interview over internet for companies interests. I don't want to be on internet unless it was for a good reason, and this is not. Aside I'm not that person who looks nice in any media.
How can I express my concern to the potential employer so that I get to go through a process that doesn't involve that site?
interviewing job-search applications online
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
232
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, OldPadawan, Dukeling, Jim G., gazzz0x2z Sep 3 at 13:34
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
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@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
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I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
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Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
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Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
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Sep 1 at 19:42
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The company I've applied for a job, is requesting applicants to use that service to make a pre-interview, it consists in answering some questions, a few of them recording myself.
They have given me a user id to login Jobatar app, but I saw this video on YouTube and from what I've understood Jobatar allows sharing the pre-interview over internet for companies interests. I don't want to be on internet unless it was for a good reason, and this is not. Aside I'm not that person who looks nice in any media.
How can I express my concern to the potential employer so that I get to go through a process that doesn't involve that site?
interviewing job-search applications online
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
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The company I've applied for a job, is requesting applicants to use that service to make a pre-interview, it consists in answering some questions, a few of them recording myself.
They have given me a user id to login Jobatar app, but I saw this video on YouTube and from what I've understood Jobatar allows sharing the pre-interview over internet for companies interests. I don't want to be on internet unless it was for a good reason, and this is not. Aside I'm not that person who looks nice in any media.
How can I express my concern to the potential employer so that I get to go through a process that doesn't involve that site?
interviewing job-search applications online
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
232
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
edited Sep 1 at 19:38
rath
12.4k74368
12.4k74368
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
232
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
232
asked Aug 31 at 17:26
tec01
232
232
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, OldPadawan, Dukeling, Jim G., gazzz0x2z Sep 3 at 13:34
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, OldPadawan, Dukeling, Jim G., gazzz0x2z Sep 3 at 13:34
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
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@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
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I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
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Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
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Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:42
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What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
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@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
2
I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
1
Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
2
Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:42
What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
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@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
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I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
1
1
Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
2
2
Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:42
Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:42
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You are going to share your personal information not only with your prospective employer but a third party web service.
It is unclear from the video who is going to have access to what information or your video answers and if they are encrypted or not.
If you're uncomfortable with this, don't do it. (my recommendation btw.)
Offer alternatives to answer their questions and step away from the process if they insist on using this service.
Tell them in no uncertain terms that you feel this service to be inappropriate or not safe enough.
If you're inclined to do so, you could also let the jobatar people know about your issues with their service.
Thinking about this, you could also check back with the jobatar service about your concerns and see if they answer to your liking but I'm not convinced that this is a good idea in general if you're cautious about your privacy.
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
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Should I trust this service/company ?
The practical answer to this is, if you want to carry on with this opportunity you have no choice but to trust this platform.
I watched the video you shared, and in no part I heard anything related to sharing your application with other companies.
Perhaps you are confusing it with what they do mention about sharing the application link on the company's social media, so candidates can easily access the link and apply.
They also mention that the platform will enable you to "discuss with colleagues across the world" and compare candidates that apply. This, however, I think was just a phrase to make the platform sound "international" or better than it is, as I wouldn't suggest you discuss about company recruiting processes so openly with other colleagues from other companies.
Still, they never explicitly mention anything about sharing your video.
Besides from that, I suggest you read the terms and services of such platform so you are completely sure what you are getting into.
answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
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2 Answers
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oldest
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active
oldest
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active
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You are going to share your personal information not only with your prospective employer but a third party web service.
It is unclear from the video who is going to have access to what information or your video answers and if they are encrypted or not.
If you're uncomfortable with this, don't do it. (my recommendation btw.)
Offer alternatives to answer their questions and step away from the process if they insist on using this service.
Tell them in no uncertain terms that you feel this service to be inappropriate or not safe enough.
If you're inclined to do so, you could also let the jobatar people know about your issues with their service.
Thinking about this, you could also check back with the jobatar service about your concerns and see if they answer to your liking but I'm not convinced that this is a good idea in general if you're cautious about your privacy.
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
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up vote
1
down vote
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You are going to share your personal information not only with your prospective employer but a third party web service.
It is unclear from the video who is going to have access to what information or your video answers and if they are encrypted or not.
If you're uncomfortable with this, don't do it. (my recommendation btw.)
Offer alternatives to answer their questions and step away from the process if they insist on using this service.
Tell them in no uncertain terms that you feel this service to be inappropriate or not safe enough.
If you're inclined to do so, you could also let the jobatar people know about your issues with their service.
Thinking about this, you could also check back with the jobatar service about your concerns and see if they answer to your liking but I'm not convinced that this is a good idea in general if you're cautious about your privacy.
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
You are going to share your personal information not only with your prospective employer but a third party web service.
It is unclear from the video who is going to have access to what information or your video answers and if they are encrypted or not.
If you're uncomfortable with this, don't do it. (my recommendation btw.)
Offer alternatives to answer their questions and step away from the process if they insist on using this service.
Tell them in no uncertain terms that you feel this service to be inappropriate or not safe enough.
If you're inclined to do so, you could also let the jobatar people know about your issues with their service.
Thinking about this, you could also check back with the jobatar service about your concerns and see if they answer to your liking but I'm not convinced that this is a good idea in general if you're cautious about your privacy.
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
You are going to share your personal information not only with your prospective employer but a third party web service.
It is unclear from the video who is going to have access to what information or your video answers and if they are encrypted or not.
If you're uncomfortable with this, don't do it. (my recommendation btw.)
Offer alternatives to answer their questions and step away from the process if they insist on using this service.
Tell them in no uncertain terms that you feel this service to be inappropriate or not safe enough.
If you're inclined to do so, you could also let the jobatar people know about your issues with their service.
Thinking about this, you could also check back with the jobatar service about your concerns and see if they answer to your liking but I'm not convinced that this is a good idea in general if you're cautious about your privacy.
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
answered Aug 31 at 19:51
DigitalBlade969
2,1551314
2,1551314
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
add a comment |Â
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
I had to do it anyway because I was running out of time, but as you said I'm sharing my info with a third party service, so next time I will offer the employer an alternative like Skype.
– tec01
Sep 3 at 13:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
Should I trust this service/company ?
The practical answer to this is, if you want to carry on with this opportunity you have no choice but to trust this platform.
I watched the video you shared, and in no part I heard anything related to sharing your application with other companies.
Perhaps you are confusing it with what they do mention about sharing the application link on the company's social media, so candidates can easily access the link and apply.
They also mention that the platform will enable you to "discuss with colleagues across the world" and compare candidates that apply. This, however, I think was just a phrase to make the platform sound "international" or better than it is, as I wouldn't suggest you discuss about company recruiting processes so openly with other colleagues from other companies.
Still, they never explicitly mention anything about sharing your video.
Besides from that, I suggest you read the terms and services of such platform so you are completely sure what you are getting into.
answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
27.2k1152116
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
Should I trust this service/company ?
The practical answer to this is, if you want to carry on with this opportunity you have no choice but to trust this platform.
I watched the video you shared, and in no part I heard anything related to sharing your application with other companies.
Perhaps you are confusing it with what they do mention about sharing the application link on the company's social media, so candidates can easily access the link and apply.
They also mention that the platform will enable you to "discuss with colleagues across the world" and compare candidates that apply. This, however, I think was just a phrase to make the platform sound "international" or better than it is, as I wouldn't suggest you discuss about company recruiting processes so openly with other colleagues from other companies.
Still, they never explicitly mention anything about sharing your video.
Besides from that, I suggest you read the terms and services of such platform so you are completely sure what you are getting into.
answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
27.2k1152116
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Should I trust this service/company ?
The practical answer to this is, if you want to carry on with this opportunity you have no choice but to trust this platform.
I watched the video you shared, and in no part I heard anything related to sharing your application with other companies.
Perhaps you are confusing it with what they do mention about sharing the application link on the company's social media, so candidates can easily access the link and apply.
They also mention that the platform will enable you to "discuss with colleagues across the world" and compare candidates that apply. This, however, I think was just a phrase to make the platform sound "international" or better than it is, as I wouldn't suggest you discuss about company recruiting processes so openly with other colleagues from other companies.
Still, they never explicitly mention anything about sharing your video.
Besides from that, I suggest you read the terms and services of such platform so you are completely sure what you are getting into.
answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
27.2k1152116
Should I trust this service/company ?
The practical answer to this is, if you want to carry on with this opportunity you have no choice but to trust this platform.
I watched the video you shared, and in no part I heard anything related to sharing your application with other companies.
Perhaps you are confusing it with what they do mention about sharing the application link on the company's social media, so candidates can easily access the link and apply.
They also mention that the platform will enable you to "discuss with colleagues across the world" and compare candidates that apply. This, however, I think was just a phrase to make the platform sound "international" or better than it is, as I wouldn't suggest you discuss about company recruiting processes so openly with other colleagues from other companies.
Still, they never explicitly mention anything about sharing your video.
Besides from that, I suggest you read the terms and services of such platform so you are completely sure what you are getting into.
answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
27.2k1152116
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answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
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answered Aug 31 at 17:35
DarkCygnus
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answered Aug 31 at 17:35
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What part on the video made you think that? Just watched it and missed it...
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:32
2
@DarkCygnus from 1:02, did I misunderstood?
– tec01
Aug 31 at 17:34
2
I think that perhaps you did, they don't mention anything regarding sharing your interview with other companies, they just mention that the platform will enable you to comment with other colleagues about candidates (something that I doubt anyone on this site would suggest doing with private recruiting processes, and all the GDPR thingy)
– DarkCygnus
Aug 31 at 17:37
1
Hello tec01 and welcome to The Workplace. I've edited your text because the original question is something only you can answer, and therefore not a good fit for this site. If my edit conflicts with your original intent, please feel free to roll back or re-edit.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:39
2
Not an answer so I'm adding as a comment. At 1:02 the video says your answers will be shared with colleagues from around the globe, I think this implies the employer's colleagues. I didn't see anything in that video that implies your answers will be shared publicly, and that would be a question for that service to clarify.
– rath
Sep 1 at 19:42